SafeWork NSW's 2025–26 priorities — have your say

Until 25 May, SafeWork NSW is seeking feedback from employers, workers, industry and unions on its regulatory priorities for the 2025–26 financial year. Regulatory priorities form part of the SafeWork NSW Annual Regulatory Statement (ARS), which is being launched on 1 July 2025.

Proposed regulatory priorities for the upcoming financial year are: falls from heights; managing psychosocial risks at work, including the risk of sexual harassment; exposure to hazardous chemicals including asbestos, silica and welding fumes; injury from mobile plant, vehicles or fixed machinery; and harms to workers in the healthcare and social assistance sector.

“SafeWork is dedicated to securing safe and healthy workplaces in NSW so that businesses thrive, and employees can go to work confident in their safety and wellbeing,” NSW Minister for Industrial Relations Sophie Cotsis said. “I encourage everyone to participate in this consultation to help ensure SafeWork NSW is focused on the right priorities for the year ahead.”

Supporting the SafeWork NSW Strategic Plan 2024–2029, SafeWork NSW said your feedback will help make sure the ARS reflects industry needs, protects workers and keeps the community safe.

Have your say here before 25 May.

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